Carroll County · stream · order 3 river · ~29 cfs typical
Purgatory Creek
Purgatory Creek is a stream in Carroll County, Iowa. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Iowa's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
79°
65°
24 mph
82%
Sat
Overcast
83°
63°
17 mph
6%
Sun
Overcast
86°
62°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Otter Creek2.1 mi
- Artesian Lake3.4 mi
- Cedar Creek4.1 mi
- Marrowbone Creek5.4 mi
- Elk Run7.0 mi
- Storm Creek6.8 mi
- Dunbar Slough8.4 mi
- Goose Lake (historical)9.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official IA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Purgatory Creek fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Purgatory Creek?+
Yes — Iowa requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Purgatory Creek?+
Purgatory Creek is a stream in Carroll County, Iowa. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.